In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia. 

In episode fourteen, Tim is joined by Bachelor In Paradise contestant, Jake Ellis. Ellis first appeared on our screens after appearing on The Bachlorette Australia during Georgia Love's season; and then returned to reality TV to find love on Bachelor In Paradise.

After hearing from the masterminds of reality TV throughout season one of POPCAST, Ellis speaks up about being part of the production of one of the biggest TV franchises and and how the producer’s tricks of the trade have impacted his life post-reality TV.

In this episode we hear about:

• Jake's initial reason for applying for The Bachlorette (01:28)
• The opportunities that came for Jake after appearing on reality TV (02:35)
• The truth behind making a real connection on reality TV (03:25)
• The hesitation for Jake to appear on Bachelor In Paradise (04:22)
• The lessons Jake learnt after appearing for the first time on reality TV (05:18)
• Jake's thoughts on how Producers portrayed him on Bachelor In Paradise (06:20)
• The power of editing and how it played into the famous love triangle on Bachelor In Paradise (08:05)
• The relationships Jake had with the cast and crew (09:51)
• The characters who were on the show to play up for the cameras (11:01)
• The importance of making friends with the Producers (13:00)
• Jake's thoughts on contestant's actions and whose responsibility it is (13:44)
• Jake's on-screen persona affected him in the real world (15:22)
• Jake's thoughts on the manipulation of story lines by editors in post-production (19:23)
• Storylines centered around drama vs. actual love stories (22:01)
• What it's like for Jake to be public figure (23:01)
• The navigation of Jake's relationship with Megan post Bachelor In Paradise (24:11)
• Jake's thoughts on whether reality TV is a good platform to find love (27:16)
• The pressures of having a relationship on TV vs. the real world (29:18)
• How Instagram has played a role in Jake's life after reality TV (31:07)
• Whether Jake would ever return to Bachelor In Paradise (36:11)

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In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.

In episode ten, Tim is joined by Marion “Maz” Farrelly. From Big Brother and Dancing With the Stars to The X-Factor and Farmer Wants a Wife, Maz has worked in just about every genre of reality TV. The only thing that’s consistent is Maz’s three golden rules to creating compelling and successful reality TV.

In this episode we hear about:

• Maz's view on creating a story for reality TV vs. a documentary (01:04)
• The golden rules Maz's team follow in order to produce in every reality TV show (02:08)
• Maz's approach to casting characters (04:39)
• The importance of set design and its role within reality TV (06:09)
• The best advice Maz received while working in reality TV (09:23)
• Maz's insight into making things happen on camera (11:41)
• How transparent Maz is with her audience (14:45)
• What happens during a contestant's psychology test before a show is filmed (17:01)
• What resonates best with a reality TV audience (27:45)
• The strategy Maz would play if she were a reality TV contestant (28:24)
• How drama is created between contestants and/or TV judges (35:46)
• The differences between producing a reality TV show in Australia v. the UK (39:12)
• The evolution of reality TV and how its changed in the last 10 years (40:36)

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In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.

Episode nine of sees host Tim Dormer interview one of Australia’s most successful television producers, Alex Mavroidakis. As an experienced executive producer with close to 20 years of experience, Alex shares his experiences working on some of Australia’s most talked-about TV shows including Love Island and Big Brother, and the enduring appeal of reality TV.

In this episode we hear about:

• How Alex describes the role of a reality TV producer (01:10)
• What Tim was like as a contestant on Big Brother and what makes a good reality TV contestant (02:20)
• Whether producers create storylines for reality TV contestants (08:22)
• How reality TV has changed since 2001 (12:30)
• How Alex launched his career as a television producer (13:50)
• Whether Alex forms a relationship with contestants during filming (16:42)
• The nature of the editing process (18:50)
• What goes on behind the scenes between the crew on set (24:32)
• Whether Alex would ever join a reality TV show, knowing what he knows on the ‘other’ side (28:05)
• The scandal surrounding Grant and Tayla from Love Island (35:40)
• Why reality TV has staying power (44:30)

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